Food Consulting Services' Route to Energy Independence South Africa first experienced load shedding in 2007, marking the beginning of a series of power challenges for the country. For a microbiology laboratory like Food Consulting Services [...]
The Importance of Handwashing in Food Preparation Hand hygiene plays a critical role in preventing foodborne illnesses. Proper handwashing techniques can significantly reduce the risk of contamination in food preparation areas, ensuring both food safety [...]
Understanding Food Expiration Dates: What Do They Really Mean? Navigating food expiration dates can be confusing, but understanding them is crucial for food safety and reducing waste. Here’s a breakdown of what "best before," "sell [...]
Food Safety Tips for Reusable Shopping Bags Reusable shopping bags are a great way to cut down on plastic waste, but they do come with some food safety concerns. Knowing these risks and how to [...]
USDA Declares Salmonella an Adulterant in Certain Raw Chicken Products In a significant move towards enhanced food safety, the USDA has officially declared Salmonella as an adulterant in raw, breaded, stuffed chicken products. Effective immediately, [...]
Ensuring Food Safety: The Importance of Environmental Monitoring Programs In a food factory, maintaining a clean and safe production environment is essential. An effective environmental monitoring program (EMP) plays a crucial role in achieving this [...]
Nurturing Trust: Elevating Food Safety in Staff Canteens with FCS As the world begins to embrace a return to the workplace, companies are faced with a crucial task: ensuring the safety and quality of the [...]
The Hidden Danger in Our Foods: Understanding and Combating Food borne Illnesses In our ongoing battle for food safety, the statistics are stark reminders of the challenges we face. According to the Centers for Disease [...]
Navigating the food industry consulting landscape, our story at Food Consulting Services (FCS) is something special. Here’s a short history. Our Humble Start (1977-1980s) In '77, Tim and Heather Thompson started FCS from their home's [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic was a test for many, and for us at Food Consulting Services (FCS), it was a period filled with uncertainty, fear, but also unwavering determination. Specialising in different aspects of the food [...]
